Leadership

AVAS Partners brings a diverse set of expertise to tackle your most important business problems. We have experience in everything from financial planning to marketing analysis. In addition to their diversified experience, all of the partners also hold advanced degrees from top institutions.

Anthony Green, PhD

Ankit Makim

Samir Shah

Vivian Shi

Anthony Green, PhD

Managing Partner, Atlanta

Anthony leads the Atlanta office, focusing his efforts on managing projects while growing client relationships. He specializes in the interaction of technology and business and in leadership development. He has led multiple efforts into developing innovative strategies for companies wanting to be leaders in their marketplace.

Ankit Makim

Managing Partner, Chicago

Ankit is the firm’s foremost expert on customer behaviors and marketing. His specialization began during his time at bioStrategies Group researching market trends and developing go-to-market strategies in the biomedical space. He built upon this knowledge when he moved to Takeda Pharmaceuticals, advising their technology transfer office on licensing situations.

Samir Shah

Managing Partner, Chicago & Phoenix

Samir started his career in engineering where he designed computer hardware. He led engineering teams while at Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in quality control, hardware testing and technical marketing. While at IBM, he introduced 5 new products into high volume production areas representing $300 million in yearly revenue.

Vivian Shi

Managing Partner, Chicago

Vivian is the firm’s foremost expert on corporate finance and international business. She focuses primarily on managing the firm’s finances, though is often involved with projects involving complex financial planning or import & export issues. She has a diverse background and set of experiences spanning from medical school to international trade and investment banking.